Action is coarsened thought; thought becomes concrete, obscure, and unconscious. — Henri-Frédéric Amiel
An error is the more dangerous in proportion to the degree of truth which it contains. — Henri-Frédéric Amiel
Destiny has two ways of crushing us – by refusing our wishes and by fulfilling them. — Henri-Frédéric Amiel
Doing easily what others find difficult is talent; doing what is impossible for talent is genius. — Henri-Frédéric Amiel
Every life is a profession of faith, and exercises an inevitable and silent influence. — Henri-Frédéric Amiel
He who asks of life nothing but the improvement of his own nature… is less liable than — Henri-Frédéric Amiel
We are never more discontented with others than when we are discontented with ourselves. — Henri-Frédéric Amiel
Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who — Henri-Frédéric Amiel
You desire to know the art of living, my friend? it is contained in one phrase: make use of suffering. — Henri-Frédéric Amiel
Our duty is to be useful, not according to our desires but according to our powers. — Henri-Frédéric Amiel
Truth is not only violated by falsehood; it may be equally outraged by silence. — Henri-Frédéric Amiel
Work while you have the light. You are responsible for the talent that has been entrusted to you. — Henri-Frédéric Amiel